The Journey from obsolescence management to life cycle sustainment.
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Proactive management in all phases of a life cycle is crucial to avoid costly component replacements, ensure critical weapons system readiness, and reduce risks to warfighters.
When it is understood that traditional obsolescence management itself often starts too late in a program’s life cycle, we see the need to address ongoing risk from a different angle.
Critical Thoughts
The Recurring Nightmare: Obsolescence Strikes Again… and Again
Tania Scroggie is starting the new year with another installment of her short video series, Tania’s Teachables, on YouTube! Tania tackles the frustrating and recurring nightmare of embedded electronics obsolescence […]
Read MoreUnderstanding and Mitigating Obsolescence Risks in Embedded Systems
Electronics obsolescence is an inevitable and fundamental problem that many manufacturers and end-users face daily with their embedded systems. But it doesn’t have to be a big challenge–proper planning and […]
Read MoreWrapping Up 2024 with Tania Scroggie
Tania Scroggie returns in her short YouTube series, Tania’s Teachables, exploring the incredible journey that we’ve been on together this year. In this latest installment, Tania reflects on the various […]
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News
NAI, GDCA team up to ensure continued support for U.S. Navy Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM) program
BOHEMIA, New York and LIVERMORE, Calif. Rugged embedded computing supplier North Atlantic Industries (NAI) and long-term embedded support provider GDCA Inc. announced the successful transfer of NAI’s venerable 64C1 & 64D1 legacy product lines, […]
Negative Case Study: An Embedded OEM’s Disastrous Disengagement
This case study reflects the pitfalls of neglecting legacy customers during major transitions, dissecting missteps and missed connections.
A look at the difference between OEMs and LEMs–and why LEMs are so important for OEMs
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Learn how to gracefully sunset a product while keeping customers happy. Gain insights from Tania, an embedded legacy expert at GDCA in Livermore, CA.... https://t.co/ddEVHl1Z3C
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